Comfort Food

These Cajun-seasoned boiled peanuts are the real deal. I created this recipe to reproduce the taste of my favorite boiled peanuts found in the Ocala National Forest in the heart of Florida. My family agrees this recipe is one of the best!

Ingredients
  • 1 pound raw peanuts, in shells
  • ½ cup salt
  • ½ cup chopped jalapeño peppers
  • ½ cup red pepper flakes
  • 1 (3 ounce) package dry crab boil (such as Zatarain's Crab and Shrimp Boil)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Step By Step Method
  1. Place peanuts, salt, jalapeños, red pepper flakes, crab boil, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder into a slow cooker. Pour in water to cover the peanuts and stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low until peanuts are soft, at least 24 hours. Stir occasionally and add water as needed to keep the peanuts covered. Drain, then serve hot or cold.